Historical Events
- 1st US large scale nuclear power plant for peacetime use opens, Shippingport, Pennsylvania
- NFL Draft: Rice quarterback King Hill #1 pick by Chicago Cardinals
- Pacific Coast League franchises forced to relocate when Dodgers and Giants confirm their move to California for 1958 MLB season; Hollywood Stars move from LA to Salt Lake City; LA Angels move to Spokane, and San Francisco Seals transfer to Phoenix
#1 in the Charts
Sam Cooke's single "You Send Me" reaches #1
1957 History
Famous Birthdays
- Dagfinn Høybråten, Norwegian politician (leader of the Christian Democratic Party 2004–2011), born in Oslo, Norway
Famous Deaths
- Harrison Ford, American silent screen actor (Rubber Tires), dies at 73
- Leslie Henson, English comedian and actor (Lady Luck, Funny Face, Harvey), dies at 66
- Manfred Sakel, Polish neurophysiologist and psychiatrist, dies at 57
About December 2, 1957
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Mary's Boy Child - Harry Belafonte
